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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

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Location : University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! Key Responsibilities:

Manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account

Manage food production within commissary kitchen

Plan and create all menus

Purchase and manage inventory

Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Bon Appetit s marketing and culinary team

Enforce food quality throughout the entire dining account

Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues and innovations

Provide seasonal menu items for Catering Department

Ensure the vision and proper food programs are consistent through audit checklists

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary degree preferred

Culinary expereince in commissary kitchen


Experience managing culinary staff in a higher education environment preferred

Three to five years of culinary management experience

High volume production and catering experience

Previous experience managing cost controls

Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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